Sharks After Dark Overnights

Book a family-friendly overnight or a private overnight for your group!

Bring your sleeping bag for an unforgettable weekend at the aquarium! Take a deep dive into fun, educational experiences with your family or private group with after-hours access to exhibits, themed activities, and live animal demonstrations. Book the sleepover of your dreams today!

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Family Overnight

Sleep with the sharks in our overnight program! Tour behind the scenes, meet a live animal and discover the wonders of the ocean during this sleep under event!

Photo Credit: Julie Larsen Maher

Bring your sleeping bag and join us after hours to explore the New York Aquarium. Discover the marine life in Ocean Wonders: Sharks! with behind the scenes tours, fun activities in the PlayQuarium and a live animal encounter at this unforgettable sleep "under" event.

Ages 5+ with an adult.

Event Includes:
  • After hours access to Ocean Wonders
  • Behind the scenes tours
  • Sleep near the exhibits
  • Parking pass provided

Activities include:

  • Tours of exhibits or filtration systems
  • Animal encounter
  • Pillow case decorating craft
  • Movie screening



Date: Saturday - Sunday
11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00am
Ages: 5+ years old with adult
Price: Members: $110 per person
Non-members: $135 per person

Group Overnight

Want to host a private overnight for your group? School, Scout & Youth Groups can experience an unforgettable sleepover in the New York Aquarium's Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit. Discover the marine life of the Hudson Canyon with behind the scenes tours, fun activities and a live animal encounter at the sleepover of your dreams.

Bring your sleeping bag and join us after hours to explore the New York Aquarium with behind the scenes tours, fun activities in the PlayQuarium and a live animal encounter at this unforgettable weekend.

Event Includes:

  • After hours access to Ocean Wonders
  • Behind the scenes tours
  • Sleep near the exhibits
  • Parking pass provided

* There is a minimum of 50 people for a group overnight booking. Deposit of $350 required to secure booking.

Date: Saturday - Sunday
9/27/25 - 9/28/25 (BOOKED)
10/04/25 - 10/05/25 (BOOKED)
11/22/25 - 11/23/25 AVAILABLE (BOOKED)
12/06/25 - 12/07/25 AVAILABLE
2/7/2025 - 2/8/2025 AVAILABLE
2/28/2025 - 2/29/2025 AVAILABLE




Time: 6:00pm - 9:00am
Ages: 5+ with adult
Price:$110 per person

Still have questions?

Check out our FAQ page or contact us at nyaeducation@wcs.org


Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 (press 1, then 2 when prompted) or email nyaeducation@wcs.org.


Please visit the New York Aquarium Know Before You Go page to review park policies.



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